Rachel Gorden Mercer

BMS 8th grade Jazz Band ROCKED IT at all lunches today! #BMSPRIDE #weare192 #morekidsmakingmoremusic

If every young person was given the chance to learn a musical instrument, and take part in music ensembles, the world would be a significantly better place.

Wow! The Farmington 7th grade Band is warming up! It’s going to be AMAZING! #BMSPRIDE #DMSPRIDE #weare192 #morekidsmakingmoremusic

It’s Concert Day! Yay! #morekidsmakingmoremusic

WIN TIME Wednesday! GIANT band rehearsal to prep for the concert. They are ready! #BMSPRIDE #weare192 #morekidsmakingmoremusic

@FHSTigerBand1 They’re also on the team!

@rgmMusic2 To watch these peeps?! 💜💜💜 #TheBandAlwaysWins

Not 1, Not 2, Not 3... ALL FOUR #BandKids !!!!

WIN (What I Need) are rainsticks for the concert! Members of the 6th grade band getting ready to join the beginners in providing “rain” for Stormchasing by William Owens. #BMSPRIDE #morekidsmakingmoremusic

Great job conducting the band today, Mr. Thompson! That’s a long way from a train whistle! 💜🎶💜 #BMSPRIDE #morekidsmakingmoremusic

When we make music together, we really truly are together.

@JoeSageBMS Thank you!

@rgmMusic2 You did a great job!

A personal favorite. This song has been with me a long time💜. It has been my way of coping with sadness, joy, anger, and uncertainty. It was such a joy to share it with my students. 💜🎶💜

Evil Ways! This concert has been so fun! Wait for the solo at the end…#WeAre192 #BMSPride @dpthomps

What a fabulous afternoon of learning for our 8th grade band! Thank you @FHSTigerBand1 for hosting and @BoeckmanTigers for your support! #weare192 #BMSPRIDE #morekidsmakingmoremusic

Thanks FHS Colorguard and @FHSTigerBand1 for teaching us how to spin flags today during WIN! #BMSPRIDE #weare192

Prepping for the BMS 6th grade Ensemble Concert TONIGHT! Woodwinds and 6pm, Brass and Percussion at 7pm. #BMSPRIDE

There’s no educative experience as holistic, powerful, or transformative as that of music and music-making. None whatsoever.

#MIOSM #morekidsmakingmoremusic

SEMBDA Honor Jazz Band at Lakeville South High School! Way to go BMS 8th Graders! You sounded great! #BMSPRIDE #weare192 #morekidsmakingmoremusic

One of my favorite WIN (What I Need) Times - Ukulele/Guitar Jam! Look at the level of concentration! 💜🌺💜 #morekidsmakingmoremusic #BMSPRIDE